A school dormitory fire in Henan province, central China, has claimed the lives of thirteen individuals, according to a report by the official Xinhua news agency.
The incident unfolded at Yingcai School in Yanshanpu village, with the local fire department receiving the distress call at 11pm (1500 GMT) on Friday night. By the time rescuers reached the scene, the flames had already exacted a devastating toll, leaving thirteen people dead and one person injured.
Swift action by the rescue teams managed to extinguish the fire by 11:38pm, but the loss of lives has sent shockwaves through the community. The injured survivor is now receiving treatment at the hospital and is reported to be in stable condition.
As authorities launch an investigation into the cause of the fire, at least one person associated with the school has been detained, as reported by Xinhua.
